Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defence

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

In early 2018 representatives from Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) and AMSA boarded the containership ANL Warragul for a three day voyage to test the hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) reconnaissance capability.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.